There was no doubt about it–a massive, powerful demon was approaching them. Fast. Kagome grimaced in dread. She was in no condition to fight, and Sesshoumaru was practically KO’d. They had to get out of here–now. “C’mon,” she grunted, wrapping her good arm around Sesshoumaru from behind and beginning to pull. He was surprisingly light,

Burning with panic and fury, Kagome plunged down at Mouryoumaru, driving her blazing, disintegrating spear into the crack in his chestplate. The naginata splintered, bursting in a shower of light. Mouryoumaru’s armor shattered as well, falling from his body like broken chunks of clay. He reeled back, releasing Sesshoumaru as his tentacles retreated defensively. His

Cursing, Sesshoumaru dropped the hilt of his broken sword, springing back as Mouryoumaru reared. An armored claw swept out at him, and he dodged it narrowly, his furious thoughts still trained toward the plateau above. He had been a fool to bring her here. His inane desire to keep her near him had imperiled them

“Concerned for your little pets, Sesshoumaru-sama?” He leapt to the side as Mouryoumaru’s crystallized limb barreled toward him, smashing through the rock where he had once stood. Low guttural laughter filled the air. “Don’t worry. I’m sure Hakudoushi is taking excellent care of them.” Golden eyes narrowed at Mouryoumaru. “This Sesshoumaru has grown weary of

Meanwhile… “If you want her, miko, why don’t you come and get her!” Sesshoumaru watched as the girl took off after Naraku’s brat of an incarnation, heedless of the danger. Anger coursed through him at the sight. With a growl, he threw off Mouryoumaru’s tentacled arm and raced to intercept her. “Retreating so soon, Sesshoumaru-sama?” a

Through the haze, she could see Rin running toward her with something in her arms. Dimly, she recognized the shape of her bow. “Here, Miko-sama!” Rin called out as she skidded to a halt before her. “Thanks, Rin-chan,” Kagome said weakly, blinking to clear her eyes as her reiki finally extinguished the demonic poison that